Ashleigh Somerville

Ashleigh Somerville

Highlights

Ashleigh is an English-speaking, female, Canadian voice talent, and she just loves bringing words to life! Her natural sound is distinctively warm, genuine and compelling, and her turnaround time and recording quality are exceptional. From a professional straight-ahead read to an entertaining character delivery – and almost everything in-between – let Ashleigh record you a custom demo to see if her voice is what you’ve been looking for! Ashleigh pays careful attention to detail, and has a passionate sensitivity to overall tone, message, and pacing. Her main priorities are to maintain the listener's interest, deliver messages with clarity, and ensure that clients are fully satisfied with the end result. Ashleigh takes direction well and truly cares about the finished product. Many of Ashleigh’s clients are repeat-customers because they have full confidence in her vocal delivery and work ethic. Main vocal styles include: compelling, natural, genuine, warm, cheerful, engaging, professional, upbeat, personable, direct, concise, soothing, sultry, friendly, funny, elegant, caring and compassionate. Contact Ashleigh today with your custom demo requirements, and let her bring your script to life!!!

Languages

English (North American), English, English (British)

Accents

Australian, British, Irish, North American

Ages

Middle Aged, Teen, Young Adult

Special Skills

Experience

Recent radio and television voice-overs for: Old Spice; World Vision; Goodwrench; Xenadrine; Pinty's; Piper's, Marlin Travel/Club Voyage, Rogers
Recent corporate video projects for: ANBL, LED Roadway Lighting, College of Registered Nurses
Narration for on-hold telephone prompts for numerous companies, including the Pacific National Exhibition, Boys and Girls Club of Greater Vancouver, Ticketmaster
Narration for the award-winning promotional video for City of Kelowna, "Communities in Bloom"
Narration for features and commercials for the Talking Yellow Pages
Narration for official CD-Rom of the Atlanta Olympics
Narration of Talking Books for the Blind (University of British Columbia Recording Library, Vancouver, BC)

Credentials

Education

Pacific Radio Arts, Vancouver, BC
National Institute of Broadcasting, Toronto, Ontario
Private Voice Lessons
Royal Conservatory of Music
Vocal Workshops, Banff Centre for the Arts

Testimonials

Just wanted to ... pass on a special thanks for both the patience and professionalism you shown during the past several days. Without your ability to react quickly to script changes and deliver a top-notch product via the internet, I would not have gotten this product out the door on schedule! It was a pleasure working with you - I look forward to future creative endeavors.

Brian Grant
Pacific PhotoGraphics Inc.

Pacific Photographics

Out of the many talents that I work with, Ashleigh is consistently at the top of my list. Her turnaround time is lightning-quick and her work is always of the highest standard in every regard. I wish I could say more. Having her voice carry the message of my images is like listening to a well-tuned orchestra! I'm so lucky to have found her!
Daniel Caverly
Global TV

Global TV

Ashleigh Somerville rocks the mic with voice-overs for us – consistently delivering solid, flawless take after take after take. At MediaVoice, of all our many voices, Somerville delivers the best vocal cuts, and our clients LOVE her sound. All pro and with quick turnaround times to boot... easily 5 stars! *
David Bannerman
MediaVoice

MediaVoice

Ashleigh’s voice work has made many of our projects stand out. She has often been the exceptional difference desired by our clients. Ashleigh’s ability to bring a unique flavor to our work combined with her professionalism makes her not only easy to collaborate with, but a joy!
Darren Scott
Creative Edge Media

Creative Edge Media

We have had the good fortune to work with Ashleigh on many projects. When clients are drawn to her voice when reviewing auditions, we are always thrilled as she is such a delight to work with. Professional all the way, great quality sound, and fast delivery. Until next time, Ashleigh, thanks again!
Tracy Bennett
Firefly Digital Media

Firefly Digital Media

Ashleigh's voice elevates even mundane copy to the highest standards. Commercials about pond life (actual example!) sparkle like sun on water...and in one take! Ashleigh has the gift!

Payment Terms

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I am extremely pleased with Ashleigh's high-quality recording work, and look forward to working with her again on future projects. Her voice had exactly the warm, reassuring and confident tone I was looking for, and her turnaround time was excellent. As a bonus, she was very pleasant and communicative...highly recommended!!!